Melinda White is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Addiction, Anxiety, Chronic Impulsivity, Coping Skills, Divorce, Dual Diagnosis, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, and Spirituality. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I believe the core self knows what we need in order to heal if we listen. I have experience with teens and adults who struggle with suicidality/self-injury, trauma, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life-transitions, and spiritual/religious crises. We apply in-depth DBT, and also what comes after DBT. I am trained in Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), DBT Foundations, advanced EMDR, and Sand Tray work. I work well with spiritual orientations, behavioral approaches, narrative and strengths-based work. My doctoral research focused on self-injury and the biosocial model; a great place to start. I specialize in helping you to reframe your lifeworld experience by using DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and sand tray work. Trauma and other life events can disconnect one from their core self which keeps us stuck and exhausted. Every client is doing the best they can: I firmly hold to this premise while also challenge you to grow through the painful barriers. I utilize evidence based practice an